Biography

Megan counsels both large and small franchisors in a variety of matters, including preparation of initial, renewal and amended franchise disclosure documents (including all ancillary agreements), incorporation of franchisor entities, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations on registration, disclosure and potential exemption. Megan supports clients at every stage of the franchise relationship, including with negotiations of franchise agreements and addressing default and termination issues. She also advises clients on the purchase of entire franchise systems.

Additionally, Megan counsels her clients on a range of general corporate matters, including entity formation, contract negotiation and mergers and acquisitions.

Before Fox Rothschild

Prior to joining Fox, Megan was an attorney at a Philadelphia-based franchise boutique law firm.

During law school, Megan was a legal intern at the Community Development Clinic. She was also a law clerk at two Ohio-based law firms and an executive editor on the Canada-United States Law Journal.

Beyond Fox Rothschild

Megan volunteers with the Pennsylvania SPCA and Brookline Labrador Rescue, where she fosters dogs that are not yet ready for adoption and participates in local fundraising events to showcase adoptable dogs.

Client Resources

Franchise Law Update Blog
Megan is among the contributors to the firm's Franchise Law Update blog, which highlights not only the regulatory aspects of franchising but also diverse topics such as business finance, employment, litigation and the protection of intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights.